MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Friends,
The celebration of our 50th anniversary has
provided an extraordinary opportunity to focus
on the value of Virginia’s Community Colleges to
the commonwealth.
When a dozen unwavering volunteers, statewide
leadership from former and current governing
and foundation boards accompanied by 23
devoted community college presidents, many
enthusiastic student leaders, and one committed
chancellor come together– success happens.
In short, the 50th anniversary gala was grand!
And through the support of our partners and
investors, we will transform the lives of Virginians
and the communities of the commonwealth.
Through your efforts:
• More than $2.4 million was raised to benefit
students.
• Ben and Betty Davenport invested $1 million
to create the Davenport Institute for Early
Childhood Development, enhancing the quality
of life for children, families and communities in
Southern and Southwest Virginia.
• Fifty veterans will receive a scholarship to
support attainment of a workforce credential,
thanks to Dominion.

• Ten fellowships were created by Inova to
support leadership development in the
Northern Virginia region.
• Carilion Clinic provided start-up funds for
workforce credentialing programs.
• Leadership gifts were made to support VFCCE
programs such as Great Expectations and the
Rural Virginia Horseshoe Initiative.
These are but a few examples of the support
inspired and initiated by the beginning of our
second half-century. And we are not finished yet.
Through the generosity of lead donor and former
State Board member Joe Daniel, who co-chaired
the 50th Anniversary Steering Committee,
every gift made after the gala event will be
matched by him, up to $100,000, to complete
our anniversary year. Supporters like these open
limitless opportunities for our future.
Our visibility is high. With your help, we will
build on the momentum of the past 12 months,
celebrate the progress of our first 50 years, and
ensure that we secure the resources to fulfill the
promise of our next 50 years.
With deep thanks and high hopes,